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2026 Executive Board

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President: Deven Patel

Year: Junior
Majoring In: Biological Sciences (BS) // Public Health (BA) (Dual Degree)
Minoring In: Emergency Health Services // Economics

Rush Class: Rho
Specialty of Interest: Pediatrics // Ophthalmology
Research // Labs: Vonhoff Research Lab, YWB Research Lab, RAC Unleashed Fitness Project

About Deven: Returning for his second Executive Board, Deven taps into his pre-medical side by working as a Medical Assistant in Pediatrics under a Johns Hopkins Physician. He has a strong passion for genetics, always curious about new innovations in that field, especially regarding cell therapy. Complimenting his interest of mentoring, he is a TA for BIOL142, in addition to working as a tutor for kids K-12. When out of the classroom, he likes to explore new places, rooting for Haas in F1, and doing photography. Using his previous experience as Secretary and Risk Management Officer, his mission to to ensure a safe and welcoming community for all like-minded peers.

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​Vice President of Programming: Wania Mustafa

Year: Sophomore
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Rush Class: Tau
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​​Vice President of Recruitment: Khadija Colombowala

Year: Junior
Majoring In: 
Biological Sciences (BS)
Minoring In: 
Emergency and Disaster Health Systems
Rush Class: Sigma
Specialty of Interest: Emergency Medicine || Pain Management and Rehabilitation
Research // Labs: 
Vonhoff Fly Lab
About Khadija: Khadija is pursuing her EMT certification to deepen her passion for emergency medicine and serve her community. She is especially interested in biology and the role of genetic testing in healthcare. As a student-athlete tutor at the UMBC Athletic Center, she has gained a strong appreciation for mentorship, collaboration, and supporting others through challenging academic experiences. Outside of academics, she enjoys arts and crafts, puzzles, staying active, and exploring new experiences.


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​​Vice President of Finance: Umar Thangalvadi

Year: Junior
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Rush Class: Sigma
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​​Secretary // Risk Management Officer: Jahnavi Shah

Year: Sophomore
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Rush Class: Tau
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Phi Delta Epsilon MD Alpha at University of Maryland, Baltimore county

Created: 2017, Shabnam Parsa | Redesigned: 2025, Deven Patel